Senior Recruitment Consultant

Anson McCade is a leading executive search and consultancy firm headquartered in the UK, with a global footprint. We are trusted partners to the world’s top hedge funds, proprietary trading firms, and investment banks.

Our Quant Finance & Systematic Trading practice is a high-growth, specialist division where we deliver tier-1, exclusive, and retained mandates to the most competitive firms globally. Clients include multi-strategy hedge funds, prop shops, HFT firms, market makers, and systematic trading groups across every major asset class.

We are looking for a driven and experienced recruiter to join our London office. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with 4–5 years’ experience in quant finance or systematic trading recruitment , who has a proven track record of placing senior talent and managing high-value client relationships.

What you’ll do

• Headhunt elite talent : Engage top-tier quantitative researchers, developers, and traders from academia, technology, and leading trading desks.
• Lead full recruitment cycles : From initial approach to interviews, offers, and closing.
• Develop deep market insight : Build expertise in quant finance, systematic trading, and emerging trends.
• Manage client relationships : Advise senior stakeholders on hiring strategy, market trends, and compensation.
• Grow our business : Expand client footprint and nurture long-term partnerships.
• Collaborate globally : Work closely with colleagues across London and our international network.

Who we’re looking for

• 4–5 years’ experience in quant finance/systematic trading recruitment or headhunting .
• Proven track record of client development and senior-level placements .
• Commercially sharp, resilient, and self-motivated.
• Confident communicator, comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders.
• Passion for quant finance and systematic trading.

What’s in it for you

• Work in a high-barrier, lucrative market with top-tier clients.
• Exposure to portfolio managers, heads of research, and senior leadership at elite hedge funds and trading firms.
• Base salary £50–65k + uncapped commission , with six-figure total compensation realistic for mid-level performers.
• Full autonomy in an office-based London role , backed by a market-leading UK HQ.
• Long-term career growth in a high-performance, specialist environment.

If you are a quant finance recruiter ready to take the next step , with the chance to work on exclusive, retained, and tier-1 mandates , and significantly grow your earnings, we’d love to hear from you.